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traverse vs span

span vs traverse

traverse and span both are nouns.

traverse and span both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
traverse Yes No Yes No
span Yes No Yes No
As verbs, traverse and span are synonyms defined as:
  • traverse and span: to cover or extend over an area or time period
Other synonyms of traverse include cross, sweep.
traverse (noun) span (noun)
taking a zigzag path on skis the act of sitting or standing astride
travel across a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it the distance or interval between two points
a horizontal beam that extends across something a unit of length based on the width of the expanded human hand (usually taken as 9 inches)
two items of the same kind
the complete duration of something
traverse (verb) span (verb)
deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit to cover or extend over an area or time period
travel across or pass over
to cover or extend over an area or time period
Difference between traverse and span

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